We analyze the media’s coverage of the National Enquirer’s recent claims that presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz had multiple extramarital affairs. We hear from The Food Bank for New York City CEO Margarette Purvis about how the upcoming changes to SNAP eligibility will impact New York’s hungry. We talk politics with TV legend Dick Cavett in the last of our four-part interview. Plus, a look at the new award-winning Independent Lens documentary “An Honest Liar,” which depicts James “The Amazing” Randi’s life and the deceptive magicians he exposed to the masses.

Beginning April 1, fewer people in New York will be eligible for food stamps. The state is updating its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, requirements to be more selective, and food banks across the region are bracing for the change, expecting to see more hungry residents in need of their services. Food Bank for New York City CEO Margarette Purvis joins us to provide perspective on this critical issue and how organizations like hers are preparing to address the increased need.

Forced out of their homes and onto the street for a crime they didn’t commit. It’s a new trend, based on an old law. We’ve got the story. New York is on the verge of becoming the last state in the country to legalize professional mixed martial arts. Earlier this week, members of the state assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of bringing the sport back to the Empire State after a 20-year hiatus. But not everyone is backing MMA. We sit down with Assemblywoman Deborah Glick to discuss her opposition to one of the countrys fastest-growing sports. It’s spring time and that means it’s time for the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center. It’s America’s most-attended auto show and kicks off today. We’re joined by automotive expert Mike Caudill for help navigating this year’s offerings of hybrids, muscle cars and futuristic concepts.

It’s spring time and that means it’s time for the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center. It’s America’s most-attended auto show and kicks off today. We’re joined by automotive expert Mike Caudill for help navigating this year’s offerings of hybrids, muscle cars and futuristic concepts.

We look at the latest on the presidential election with Journalist Ellis Henican and Manhattan Republican Party Chairwoman Adele Malpass. Plus, we discuss President Barack Obama’s historic trip to Cuba. Director of Columbia Law School’s Immigrants’ Rights Clinic Elora Mukherjee talks to us about the rights many immigrants do not know they have. In part three of our conversation with former late-night talk show host Dick Cavett, we hear about his next adventure.

Columbia University Research Climate Scientist Dr. Radley Horton explains how climate change and rising sea levels could put New York City at risk. MetroFocus Contributor and New Jersey Capitol Report Co-Anchor Steve Adubato explains the Garden State lawmakers’ push to expand the state’s casino industry beyond Atlantic City casinos. We learn about an Upstate New York organization exploring alternative treatments for mental illness. We get a sneak peek of a new exhibit at historic Gracie Mansion that celebrates New York City’s diverse past.

Atlantic City casinos continue to suffer, but Garden State legislators want approval to move the casino industry in to Northern New Jersey. MetroFocus Contributor and New Jersey Capitol Report Co-Anchor, Steve Adubato joins us to provide perspective on the issue.

“Looks like the seven levels of hell.” That’s how New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo described Penn Station at a transportation event Tuesday. We look at his $3 billion plan to revitalize it. We’ve seen Donald Trump the GOP candidate, but who is Donald Trump the businessman? We take a look at the man that started the empire before he ever set foot on the campaign trail with reporter for Bloomberg News in New York, Max Abelson. In our on-going American Graduate series, we take a look at a program that allows students to train in the STEM industry at no cost. Former First Lady Nancy Reagan, died this past Sunday and in the time since, she has been remembered by both former Presidents and First Ladies alike. We take a look at what Nancy Reagan’s New York City looked like during the time she spent here.

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